How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Albany, GA is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
291.41 mi
04h 41m
Flight
241.4 mi
388.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.4 mi
Kilometers
388.5 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.41 mi
Kilometers
468.98 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 16, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Oglethorpe
2026-04-16T02:03
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Oglethorpe
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Fort Oglethorpe
146 mi
02h 20m
To Albany
145.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

    43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Road

    656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

    151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
105 mi · 36%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 23%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 20%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Battlefield Parkway
6.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
02h 20m from Fort Oglethorpe
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Albany?

The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 145.4 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany. Straight-line distance: 241.4 mi (388.5 km).

Fort Oglethorpe

#1 Fort Oglethorpe

City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States

Population9,973
Coordinates34.9489600, -85.2569000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.256899, 34.94896)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.93 L · about $40.72
Round trip
$81.44
20.56 gal · 77.86 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.72 $81.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.53 $91.06
Premium $4.78 $49.12 $98.24
Diesel $5.62 $57.81 $115.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany. The current time is 02:03:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.